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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Freda and Brenda did not have the skills to work _______________.
(a) In a hospital.
(b) At a museum.
(c) At a college.
(d) In an office.

2. What does Freda do that embarrasses Brenda?
(a) Snaps her gum.
(b) Belches.
(c) Talks with her mouth full.
(d) Sleeps nude.

3. What is the name of Brenda's estranged husband?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Stuart.

4. What does Freda tell Brenda in a note?
(a) She has gone shopping.
(b) She won't be back for dinner.
(c) She has gone to the doctor.
(d) Stay away from the apartment.

5. Whose funeral do Freda and Brenda watch?
(a) An elderly woman.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The vicar.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brenda think of Freda's hand-shaking ritual?

2. How can Brenda be characterized?

3. What makes Freda almost giddy now?

4. Who is the only living relative Freda has?

5. What does the note from Vittorio say?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Patrick and how does he become involved in Brenda and Freda's lives?

2. Describe Brenda.

3. Explain the relationship Mr. Paganotti has with his employees.

4. What are the circumstances surrounding the gunshot heard at the apartment?

5. Who is Maria and what is her attachment to Freda?

6. What does Freda enjoy about arriving at the factory each morning?

7. What is Freda's reaction when she learns that she and Brenda have been given the afternoon off due to the "death" of Freda's mother?

8. How does the author show that the factory workers are very poor?

9. Why has Freda decided to take a few days off work?

10. How has the gunshot incident affected Freda's outlook and mood?

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